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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 485.06 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 485.06 and 204.15 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 485.06 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/485.06 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 485.06 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 99,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,023.98/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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